Morocco

Morocco makes wine, and this is what it grows.

Growers build the wines around Syrah, filling out the blend with Grenache, Cinsault, Tempranillo and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The climate is mediterranean, running arid and semi-arid.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich and bold, blended to achieve complexity, refreshing yet vibrant and showcasing the unique terroir, plus one more.

Quality is codified by the Appellation d’Origine Garantie (AOG), which is worth reading off the label.

The named areas within are Meknès/Fès, Guerrouane and Zenata.

Producers worth knowing include Domaine de la Zouina, Les Celliers de Meknes and Thalvin - Domaine des Ouled Thaleb.

Pour them alongside spicy moroccan dishes, grilled meats, tagine with dried fruits and cheeses.

Serve chilled.

Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

In the glass.

Red: Rich and bold, Blended to achieve complexity.

White: Refreshing yet vibrant, Showcasing the unique terroir.

Rosé: Crisp and dry.

Grapes planted here.

Classifications.

• Appellation d'Origine Garantie (AOG)

Producers worth knowing.

Bottles to look for.

• Domaine de Baccari Premiere de Baccari, Meknes, Morocco
• Domaine de la Zouina 'Epicuria' Cabernet Sauvignon, Morocco
• Domaine de la Zouina 'Volubilia' Classic Rouge, Morocco
• Domaine de la Zouina 'Volubilia' Gris, Morocco
• Domaine de Sahari Rouge, Beni M'Tir, Morocco
• Domaine de Sahari Vin Gris, Guerrouane, Morocco
• Domaine Toulal Gris, Guerrouane, Morocco
• La Ferme Rouge 'Ithaque', Les Cotes de Rommani, Morocco

At the table.

• spicy Moroccan dishes
• grilled meats
• tagine with dried fruits
• cheeses

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve chilled.
• Keeps for 3 to 5 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Morocco: common questions

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